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Deronatron's avatar
Deronatron
4 years ago

It doesn't matter anymore

Update the game all you wan't. Add all the features you want it does not matter the game will not be popular as the way it could of been with all the previous features untouched. Specialists are a massive fault and as long as they stay the vets of battlefield will leave. So hopefully you have enough players who will enjoy the specialists to keep the game going. Tbh I don't think you have as many as all the vets of battlefield who have been following the franchise for years and it pains me with the fact you will change things and turn the heads of them players including myself for a new direction of the game. Shame on you dice. 

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  • Albake21z's avatar
    Albake21z
    Seasoned Hotshot
    4 years ago

    I think what bothers me the most here is that this game catered to no one. BF Vets got a big middle finger to them, while BR/ER players have several other games that do the genre and style of play miles better than BF 2042. If they truly are going to stick with this hero route for the future, I can't wait to get my popcorn ready and see how many more failures are to come with the franchise. There's zero space right now for another hero shooter and 2042 just proves it more. Classic case of trying to appeal to everyone which results in appealing to no one. 

  • Twordy's avatar
    Twordy
    Seasoned Ace
    4 years ago
    @Deronatron Battlefield wants to be everything at the same time and at the end of the round becomes nothing.

    There was only one simple task... only 8 newly designed maps would be enough and then finally implementing redesigned maps from the previous BF2/3/4. Next iteration of the modern battlefield with classes with elaborate Squad Management, VoIP, Scoreboard, Server Browser with dedicated servers (personalized experience), possibly commander mode in CQ and BT.

    But no... we have got Specialists (that mostly irritate and add nothing to squad-based gameplay). Lobby in every mode possible (AI is not a great addition to online experience either). Portal with blocked progression without permanent servers. Maps for 128 players that add nothing to gameplay except for fire attrition, higher latencies, and less detailed environments with fewer maps... Hazard Zone is dead on arrival except for European Region.

    I totally understand that someone is new to the franchise, bought the game for 120 bucks, and continues to believe that nothing is wrong with the game. Like there has not been any legacy to build upon.

    2042 is a misfire when it comes to gameplay and PR. There is only hubris and the attitude towards its player base might be simply put as the Cold War.

    Another year and probably there is going to be another "hero shooter" instead of "Battlefield" experience.
  • R00zilla's avatar
    R00zilla
    Seasoned Hotshot
    4 years ago
    I find it hilarious that the same people that complain about the state of the game also complain when they start to provide updates. I guess some people just always find the negative in any situation.

    I also disagree that BF Vets will leave just because specialists are in the game. More like people that want a BF3/4 reskin will leave. I am a BF Vet and am interested to see how they move forward with the balances of the specialists. It's not ideal, but I'm not going to spit my dummy over it.
  • Daeyon-be's avatar
    Daeyon-be
    Seasoned Ace
    4 years ago
    @R00zilla Well, aside from the whole vets vs. new player discussion...

    This game needed alot more time to be a product worth selling and it wasn't so a "minor" update like this is gonna be like... meh.

    Also, no true apology either... But well...
  • R00zilla's avatar
    R00zilla
    Seasoned Hotshot
    4 years ago
    @Daeyon-be Agreed. I don't think anyone really thought that this first patch would be a miracle cure....and if anyone did they are delusional. Like it or not, remediation will take a while. In the meantime, we all get to see 1000 whiny posts saying the same thing on repeat.
  • Trokey66's avatar
    Trokey66
    Seasoned Ace
    4 years ago
    @R00zilla Played since Bad Company and would not be upset if classes returned.

    Still not sold on the specialist idea but like you, ain't going to spit my dummy out over them either.
  • Twordy's avatar
    Twordy
    Seasoned Ace
    4 years ago

    Normally I wouldn`t give a fly if the game doesn`t meet expectations and land lower than 3/10 on Metacritic or Steam. 

    How is this even "a love letter to the fans"... more or like "dear john letter" with a list of alleged "legacy features" so everyone might read what got lost in action (production).

    I mean... what`s really "ahead of schedule"? The game probably took a drastic turn in the last 2 years in production. 2042 feels like an overhaul from the previous experimental concepts even in Portal.

    The game is probably beyond repair and needs 1-1.5 solid years to be worked on. Bringing back just a scoreboard won`t instantly make some of the players come back or re-purchase the game. I feel like dedicated permanent servers and Communities may save Portal mode. Also, sh*tton of maps and weapons is required to keep people interested with a decent progression system.

    I have no idea about "brutal expectations" in a short span of time. Expectations were pretty much the same as with the announcement of any battlefield between the 2005-2016 period as far as I am concerned. Or somehow the expectations are being lowered and slightly negative reviews are not justified even by a bit.

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    So yeah, it`s better to pretend like everything is fine. No Single Player, no co-op, no additional maps after 1 month since the release date like it used to be and the price tag stays or goes up. So right now Specialists and maps for 128 players are supposed to be the "added value" to the franchise?

    Pardon me, but the amount of b****ttery is just astounding. The most astonishing is the fact that some of the guys put up with current practices. 

  • Tank2042Man's avatar
    Tank2042Man
    4 years ago

    I put up with it because I want to play a new battlefield every 2 years, (these 3 year gaps are too long) and I know they've ALWAYS patched their games post release.

    Yes I and the few million who buy every battlefield on release are the problem. Feel free to hate me and the other millions.

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